In this work we first review the statistical data on large fires in urban areas, presenting a detailed list of causes of fires, the type of damage to structures and infrastructure built of reinforced concrete. We also present the modern experimental approach for studying the fire-resistance of different structural components, along with the role of numerical modeling to provide a more detailed information on quantifying the temperature and heat flux fields. In the last part of this work we provide the refined models for assessment of fire-induced damage in structures built of reinforced concrete, the most frequently used construction material. We show that the refined models of this kind are needed to provide a more thorough explanation of damage and to complete the damage assessment and post-fire evaluations.
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Ibrahimbegovic, A., Boulkertous, A., Davenne, L., Muhasilovic, M., Duhovnik, J., Pokrklic, A. (2009). Fire Induced Damage in Structures and Infrastructure: Analysis, Testing and Modeling. In: Ibrahimbegovic, A., Zlatar, M. (eds) Damage Assessment and Reconstruction after War or Natural Disaster. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2386-5_12
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